a woman at the Harbin International Ice and Snow festival, China
the Blue Hole Natural Monument in Lighthouse Reef, Belize
the Chinese Lantern Festival in Shifen, Taipei, Taiwan
a car parked near a huge tree in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
snorkelers and a turtle near Little Cayman, Cayman Islands
a dancer during Carnival in Salvador, Brazil
snow trucks at Chena River State Recreation Area, Alaska
a masked reveler during Krampus, Salzburg, Austria
a snow-covered tree in Yellowstone National Park
ice skaters at Nathan Philips Square, Toronto
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Harbin Ice Festival, China
Hibernating is not an option in the frosted reaches of northeast China, where brisk Siberian winds keep the average winter temperatures in Harbin barely above zero degrees Fahrenheit. Hardy local artisans in the Russian-influenced "Ice City" celebrate the season by sculpting ice blocks chopped f...
Photograph by Andy Wong, AP

Best Winter Trips 2013

Get ready to infuse the long winter months with color, carnivals, and adventure. Chosen by our editors, this year's best winter trips span the globe and transcend the season. Find your favorite, then share your winter trip plans with fellow travelers.

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